Burglar by Request (1917)
Ed and Edith have just moved into their flat. Across the hall are Harry and his wife. She leaves her jewelry around, and he gets a friend to play burglar. Ed comes home late from lodge. He meets Hank, the tramp, and takes him home with him. They enter Harry's flat by mistake. Harry takes Hank for his friend in a make-up. He gives him his wife's jewelry. Then Harry is called to the phone by his friend, who says he is sorry he could not be there to burglar for him. Harry is in consternation, and calls an officer. There is a chase, for the two wives have been awakened, and Hank beats it with the cop after him.
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GenresComedy
Short
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Louis Chaudet | Director |
| C.B. Hoadley | Writer |
| Frederick Palmer | Writer |
| Cast | Role |
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| Eddie Lyons | |
| Edith Roberts | |
| Harry Nolan | |
| Nellie Allen |
